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90POINTS
16½/20
Elephant Island Reserve Merlot 2022
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe ’22 is more restrained than the 2020 Think Again, offering sappy red cherry and plum dusted with desert scrub notes that lend a savoury tilt to the finish. It feels a touch more refined than the 2020, reflecting a more balanced growing year. Brighter acidity helps carry the alcohol and texture, keeping the wine in check. It would benefit from another three or four years in the cellar, but if you can't wait, pour it now with grilled meat or slow-cooked pork.Tasted: 11 August 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $45.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 49353UPC: 626990288985
